Welcome to the official website of North Olmsted United Methodist Church. We are a local church in the suburban setting of North Olmsted, Ohio. We foster spiritual growth through worship, prayer, and mission. We are an inclusive congregation; all are welcome in our church.
Our building is fully handicap accessible. All rooms are at the same grade level as our parking lot except the upstairs youth rooms. All doors are wide, and we have handicap accessible restrooms. Join us for worship in person or online at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays!
Postponed: MLK Day 2025 Worship Service
Due to expected arctic cold weather forecast to move into Ohio overnight on Saturday, the Sunday, January 19 service celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been postponed.
The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 23 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Garfield Memorial Church in Pepper Pike. The keynote speaker will be retired Bishop Julius C. Trimble, general secretary of the General Board of Church & Society.
There are many opportunities across the state of Ohio on Monday, January 20 designed to honor Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, love, and hope. View this list of MLK Day service and volunteer opportunities in East Ohio.
Sunday is Penny Sunday: Community Meal
Our Penny Sunday offering goes to our monthly free community meal.
Thank you for helping with this service!
Sunday is also Human Relations Day for the UMC!
Human Relations Day is a special Sunday across our denomination, focused on fostering better relationships and supporting community and youth outreach. On the Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we take up a special offering to help bring his vision of a “beloved community” to life. Your gifts support important programs like Community Developers, United Methodist Voluntary Services, and Youth Offender Rehabilitation.
Free Community Meal (In-Person Only)
Thursday, January 30, 2024
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, and Cookies
The Free Community Meal is a mission of North Olmsted United Methodist Church. All meals are funded by donations, and the dinners are prepared and served by volunteers. Menus may change because of donated food or food pricing. Additional volunteers are always welcome! If you would like more information, please contact us at 440-779-6634 or [email protected]. We are an accessible facility.
Souper Bowl on February 9th
On February 9th, our Christian Education and Youth Ministry Team will help fight hunger and poverty, joining a national effort to refocus Super Bowl weekend into a weekend of sharing God’s love with our neighbors in need, by participating in the “Souper Bowl of Caring.” This effort helps us to be mindful of those who are without even a bowl of soup to eat as we enjoy our Super Bowl celebrations. During worship on February 9th, large soup pots will be on the table in Fellowship Hall for you to place your donation. Or you may send checks in to the church office, to the attention of Wendy Cooper. Please make checks payable to NOUMC and write “Souper Bowl of Caring” in the memo. This year’s donations will be sent to the North Olmsted Food Pantry. Please consider donating to help us make a difference in our community!
Donate Online to Support the Nehemiah Mission
Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser benefitting the Nehemiah Mission! You can also donate online to directly support Nehemiah Mission by visiting our GoFundMe campaign! Thank you for your support!
Events Calendar
If you would like to add the Google calendar to your computer or smart phone, please click here.
Please Note: In our commitment to care for one another, please communicate with us, and do not attend any church events if you have any reason to be concerned about exposure to COVID. If you find you are sick or have tested positive after attending a church event, please tell us so that we can carefully and confidentially make others who were attending aware of exposure. Thank you for being respectful of our extended family of faith.
At-Home Worship Materials
In addition to in-person services, we will continue to live stream services every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. on YouTube!
Racial Justice Group Zoom Meetings
The Racial Justice Group will participate in the Pro-Racial Equity Group zoom meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Recaps of any speakers are available after the meetings. NOUMC RJ Group will have a discussion zoom meeting on the following Monday evening. Contact [email protected] if you would like any of the registration info and zoom links.
Technology Trainees Needed
Do you know how to push a button? The booth crew is looking for some backup! We would like to invite people to train with us to learn how to run the audio-visual booth. Training will consist of a brief session to familiarize you with the equipment and procedures, and plenty of opportunities to stand with us in the booth during services to learn hands-on. Contact John or Phil Wolter or email [email protected].
Safe Sanctuary Information
Safe Sanctuary is a practice of radical hospitality, authenticity and an extravagant welcoming spirit. Therefore, as a Christian community of faith and a United Methodist congregation, we strive to conduct our ministries in ways that assure the safety and spiritual growth of all persons as well as all of the workers who serve children, youth and vulnerable adults.
We will follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of workers; we will implement operational procedures in all programs and events; we will educate all of our workers with children, youth and vulnerable adults regarding the use of all appropriate policies and procedures. Read more.
Support Our Community Meal
Click here to donate to our GoFundMe fundraiser, benefitting our free community meal.
Financial Contributions to North Olmsted United Methodist Church
Thank you for continuing to be faithful with your financial gifts!
Financial Support of Racial Justice Ministries
Racial Justice is a vital ministry of the NOUMC. Specifically the Racial Justice and Kindness group continues to offer opportunities for education, dialogue, activities, meetings, and small group formation in and beyond the local church. In addition, the church has an established fund that supports financial needs for consultants, educational materials, publicity, and possible guest preachers and speakers.
With that in mind, please prayerfully consider your financial support of the “Racial Justice” fund which is a targeted, restricted account of the church in support of this special ministry. You may submit your check to: North Olmsted United Methodist Church with a memo designation of “Racial Justice.” Thank you.